springy /ˈspɹɪŋi/ adjective4 •That returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc.The soft peat was springy under her feet. •Lively; bouncy.Shangrila and Linda is an outstandingly uneven book -- sometimes it's fun and springy, and other times it's irritating and boring. — 1982 •Characteristic of the spring season.It was springy weather after Easter, and she wore a pale lavender silk dress with myriad little ruchings down the front, each edged with a narrow band of real lace. — 1947 •Of land, having many springs (of water). formsspringier · springiest